Our Mission
The mission of the church is to bring glory to God by making all people into fully devoted worshipers of the Triune God. Our all encompassing objective is to know Christ and to make Him known. This is the purpose of the church.
People who share this mission have five characteristics:
1. They confess Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of sinners.
2. They publicly unite with the Church through baptism.
3. They seek to obey the Scripture in all areas of life.
4. They lovingly serve others in Jesus’ name.
5. They share the good news about Jesus with unbelievers.
The mission of the church is to bring glory to God by making all people into fully devoted worshipers of the Triune God. Our all encompassing objective is to know Christ and to make Him known. This is the purpose of the church.
People who share this mission have five characteristics:
1. They confess Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of sinners.
2. They publicly unite with the Church through baptism.
3. They seek to obey the Scripture in all areas of life.
4. They lovingly serve others in Jesus’ name.
5. They share the good news about Jesus with unbelievers.
Heidelberg Catechism.
Q. 22. What then must a Christian believe?
A. Everything God promises us in the gospel. That gospel is summarized in the articles of our Christian faith—a creed beyond doubt, and confessed throughout the world. (The Apostles Creed)
Q. 22. What then must a Christian believe?
A. Everything God promises us in the gospel. That gospel is summarized in the articles of our Christian faith—a creed beyond doubt, and confessed throughout the world. (The Apostles Creed)
July 25, 2021
Facebook: Online Service - The House Jesus is Building (Sermon)
YouTube: Online Service - The House Jesus is Building (Sermon)
Bulletin: Order of Service - In Person Service - July 25, 2021.
Facebook: Online Service - The House Jesus is Building (Sermon)
YouTube: Online Service - The House Jesus is Building (Sermon)
Bulletin: Order of Service - In Person Service - July 25, 2021.
Study Guide for Ladies' Bible Study:
We will start up again in September.
Help with cleaning the church is needed. If you can help once a week or every other week it would be so much appreciated. Jobs mainly involve dusting and vacuuming various rooms.
Please let Gail Hershenzon know; she can tell you what is needed and how to do it safely.
Email: gdh148@yahoo.com
Please let Gail Hershenzon know; she can tell you what is needed and how to do it safely.
Email: gdh148@yahoo.com
Giving envelopes can be mailed to the church or to Dr. McGuire's home.
Please place giving envelope inside regular envelope for safe delivery.
Church is located in Novi Michigan - 23455 Novi Road, Novi MI 48375
Please place giving envelope inside regular envelope for safe delivery.
Church is located in Novi Michigan - 23455 Novi Road, Novi MI 48375
SEED SOWING NEWS
Volume 26 Issue 2
"He (Christ) was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now, he is seated in the place of highest honor besides God's throne in heaven." Hebrews 12:2 Dear Friends, I pray your hearts are at peace and firmly established in the faith of our risen Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ; seated from eternity at the Father's right hand. From there he makes prayers and intercession for us in the Holy Spirit, "with groanings that cannot be expressed in words." Romans 8:28 In these days of trouble, distress and open rebellion against God and His Christ, what a comfort it is knowing that Christ is 'seated' at God the Father's right hand, having accomplished all that the Father had asked him to do namely; proclaiming the coming his eternal kingdom established through his own blood, and after willingly shedding his blood on the cross, he victoriously rose again proving He has all authority in heaven and on earth to forgive sins and to give eternal life to anyone who by faith would believe on Him. Other Local News I thank God for the start of our summer semester two weeks ago at the English Language Center and for my 9 students. We pray for all 58 students in attendance and their continued language progress. Also, we ask God's Holy Spirit for many open hearts to hear and believe in God's good news in the Savior, Jesus the Lord. Thank you for your prayers for my student Malaak and her family in the death of her father. Malaak and her brother returned to class this semester and we pray for God's continued comfort, healing and perfect salvation for each member of this precious family. We thank God for the Hope Clinic, for the doctors, nurses and other volunteers serving the physical and spiritual needs of the around 60 needy and refugees visiting each week. May God continue to lead and inspire each of us in our neighborhoods as Christ, our Great High Priest and Good Shepherd, leads us into all those good works He has prepared for us from before the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 2:10) Sincerely, Tim North Addresses: EPC World Outreach 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 510 Orlando, FL 32822 Phone: 407-930-4239 PIONEER'S 10123 William Carey Dr. Orlando, FL. 32832-6931 Phone: 407-382-6000
Volume 26 Issue 2
"He (Christ) was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now, he is seated in the place of highest honor besides God's throne in heaven." Hebrews 12:2 Dear Friends, I pray your hearts are at peace and firmly established in the faith of our risen Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ; seated from eternity at the Father's right hand. From there he makes prayers and intercession for us in the Holy Spirit, "with groanings that cannot be expressed in words." Romans 8:28 In these days of trouble, distress and open rebellion against God and His Christ, what a comfort it is knowing that Christ is 'seated' at God the Father's right hand, having accomplished all that the Father had asked him to do namely; proclaiming the coming his eternal kingdom established through his own blood, and after willingly shedding his blood on the cross, he victoriously rose again proving He has all authority in heaven and on earth to forgive sins and to give eternal life to anyone who by faith would believe on Him. Other Local News I thank God for the start of our summer semester two weeks ago at the English Language Center and for my 9 students. We pray for all 58 students in attendance and their continued language progress. Also, we ask God's Holy Spirit for many open hearts to hear and believe in God's good news in the Savior, Jesus the Lord. Thank you for your prayers for my student Malaak and her family in the death of her father. Malaak and her brother returned to class this semester and we pray for God's continued comfort, healing and perfect salvation for each member of this precious family. We thank God for the Hope Clinic, for the doctors, nurses and other volunteers serving the physical and spiritual needs of the around 60 needy and refugees visiting each week. May God continue to lead and inspire each of us in our neighborhoods as Christ, our Great High Priest and Good Shepherd, leads us into all those good works He has prepared for us from before the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 2:10) Sincerely, Tim North Addresses: EPC World Outreach 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 510 Orlando, FL 32822 Phone: 407-930-4239 PIONEER'S 10123 William Carey Dr. Orlando, FL. 32832-6931 Phone: 407-382-6000
June 17, 2021. Jihadist attacks in West Africa have been on the rise since the beginning of this year, with Nigeria being consistently targeted more than any other country in the region. Terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, Fulani Militants, and ISWAP have killed tens of thousands of Christians and displaced millions in an attempt to discard western influence and impose strict Islamic Sharia law. Illia Djadi, Open Doors senior analyst on freedom of religion and belief in sub-Saharan Africa, stated: “In the northeast of Nigeria, Boko Haram spreads terror with its systematic raids on predominantly Christian communities with abductions, sexual violence, and roadblock killings… Christians have been specifically targeted and disproportionately been affected by this violence… The responses by the government are clearly not enough, since perpetrators of such violence are able to continue attacking Christians, and other Nigerians, with impunity.”
OpenDoors Website reports:
From opendoorsusa.org What does persecution look like in India? What is life like for Christians? Hindu extremists believe that all Indians should be Hindus, and that the country should be rid of Christianity and Islam. They use extensive violence to achieve this goal, particularly targeting Christians from a Hindu background. Christians are accused of following a “foreign faith” and blamed for bad luck in their communities. These believers are often physically attacked and sometimes killed, as well as being under constant pressure from their family and community to return to Hinduism. If they do not “re-convert,” they may be boycotted by their community, with a devastating effect on their ability to earn income. Many believers are isolated and don’t know any other Christians. Christians are persecuted in all areas of public and private life, and anti-conversion laws (currently in nine states, with more considering adoption) are abused to harass and intimidate Christians. Few people are actually convicted under these laws, but cases can drag on for years. For more information, please see both of these sites. Remember to pray for all of our church members, some of whom are reluctant to come to our worship service. We miss them and pray that they will remain well.
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